After nearly 2 weeks, Kilauea eruption goes quiet but vog remains
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After almost two weeks of dynamic eruptive activity, Kilauea Volcano is now quiet but vog from the summit crater remains.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey HVO, Kilauea paused at 8:40 p.m. on Friday and the glow from the crater floor has significantly diminished.
In an update on Sunday, no unusual activity was detected along Kilauea’s East Rift Zone or Southwest Rift Zone, and seismicity at the summit remains low with five small detected earthquakes.
Meanwhile, geologists said emissions of sulfur dioxide remain elevated.
Officials are reminding the public of the hazards of vog downwind of Kilauea and Pele’s hair — volcanic glass fiber created when gas bubbles in lava stretch the lava’s skin into long, thin strands.
Previous coverage of the latest eruption:
- Kilauea shows ‘vigorous fountaining’ on New Year’s Eve
- PHOTOS: Take a look at Kilauea’s spectacular glow 2 days before Christmas
- USGS: Kilauea’s eruptive activity may continue to pause and resume for some time
- After roughly 24-hour reactivation, Kilauea eruption pauses again
- Kilauea eruption reactivates after overnight pause
- ‘Oh my God! The volcano is erupting’: Kilauea visitors treated to fiery show
- ‘Mind blowing’: Visitors marvel at Kilauea’s fiery eruption
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